Honda CB125 Hornet unveiled

Honda has unveiled the CB125 Hornet in India. The baby Hornet gets funky styling and a decent feature list, but prices will only be announced on August 1. 

1. Honda CB125 Hornet gets a 124cc engine with slightly more power than the SP 125
2. Features include golden USD fork, TFT dash with Bluetooth and LED lighting
3. Weighs just 124kg, making it one of the lightest bikes in its class

Honda CB125 Hornet engine details

Gets the same engine as the Shine 125 and SP 125

The CB125 Hornet is powered by the same 123.94cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that also does duty on the Honda SP 125 and Shine 125. However, in this application, it produces slightly more power – 11.1hp and 11.2Nm – an increase of over 0.3hp and 0.2Nm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

Honda CB125 Hornet weight and dimensions

It comes with a golden USD fork

It comes equipped with a golden USD fork – a segment-first – along with a preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking duties are handled by a 240mm disc with single-channel ABS and a drum brake at the rear. It rolls on 17-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped in 80/100-17 (front) and 110/80-17 (rear) tyres. With a kerb weight of 124kg, the CB125 Hornet is one of the lightest bikes in its class. It is over 7kg heavier than the SP 125 and 11kg heavier than the Shine 125.

Honda CB125 Hornet features

Features a 4.2-inch TFT dash

The bike also features the same 4.2-inch TFT display as the Hornet 2.0, offering Bluetooth connectivity via Honda’s RoadSync app. This allows access to features like music playback info, call and message alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. Lighting is all-LED, including a funky-looking LED headlight.

Honda CB125 Hornet price and colour

Pricing to be announced on August 1

The Hornet 125 will be available in four funky colour options – Red, Fluorescent Yellow, Blue and Black – with alloy wheels colour-matched to the bodywork. It will go up against the TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar N125. Pricing and booking details will be announced on August 1.